Very Good
#3101 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 36% in state
Hudson Bend Middle
Middle School · Lake Travis ISD · Austin, TX
A Lake Travis ISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3322 RANCH RD 620 S, Austin, TX 78738
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hudson Bend Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hudson Bend Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,911
Median home value
$754,600
Median rent
$1,915/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,050 | Compare → |
| Bridges Academy AustinPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Bee Cave MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 862 | Compare → |
| Lake Travis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 895 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Travis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hudson Bend Middle is listed in LAKE TRAVIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hudson Bend Middle
Hudson Bend Middle is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Lake Travis ISD, serving approximately 840 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,101 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hudson Bend Middle
What grades does Hudson Bend Middle serve?
Hudson Bend Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hudson Bend Middle?
Hudson Bend Middle has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudson Bend Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudson Bend Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hudson Bend Middle rank in TX?
Hudson Bend Middle ranks #3,101 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hudson Bend Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hudson Bend Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hudson Bend Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson Bend Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hudson Bend Middle a charter school?
No, Hudson Bend Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hudson Bend Middle a Title I school?
No, Hudson Bend Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 840
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (512) 533-6400
- Area population (ZIP 78738)
- 28,790
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78738; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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